I use Windows because I have to, and Linux because I want to.

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that ...

The Steam Deck was never intended to run Windows, but that hasn't stopped a savvy community from making it work.

If you use Windows Subsystem for Linux daily, you already know how powerful it is. But let’s be honest: constantly switching back to PowerShell just to run wsl --import, wsl --unregister, or other ...

An Awesome collection of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) information, distributions, and tools. The original WSL is now known as WSL1. WSL1 is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in ...

I own half a dozen computers in various form factors and performance levels, but I recently found myself reaching for my Chromebook more often. Even with its admittedly lackluster performance and ...

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has gradually become one of Microsoft’s key bridges for developers, data scientists, and power users who need Linux compatibility without leaving the Windows ...

Microsoft’s move to the cloud-native world means it’s now the custodian of several quite different Linux distributions. Some are internal tools that run deep parts of Azure’s networking infrastructure ...

Tired of choosing between the flexibility of Linux and the familiarity of Windows? You no longer have to! Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11 offers a game-changing solution, allowing you ...